The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 28,800
 Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.46 %
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CUL*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
144 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
71.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft